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Columbus Crew's Wilfried Nancy, the only Black head coach in MLS, looks to inspire as well as win 05/30/2024 02:59pm • As Columbus Crew coach Wilfried Nancy surveys the current landscape of Major League Soccer, it’s impossible for him to ignore that he’s the league’s only Black head coach. To Nancy, that means the job is about more than victories and trophies — it's about leading by example and staying true NFL teams are using 2 tight ends less frequently, but those that do still find it effective 05/30/2024 02:36pm • HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Michael Mayer appreciated the reassuring call from the Raiders after they selected Brock Bowers with the No. 13 pick in April, though he wasn't exactly thrilled they drafted a tight end. Mayer's position. But once he had a chance to reflect, Mayer decided to embrace the situ What is Amtrak doing at Union Station in D.C.? 05/30/2024 02:36pm • Amtrak is set to greatly expand its control of Union Station in D.C. this summer, ushering in a new chapter for the historic transportation hub after several years of bitter discourse and legal maneuvering. The change comes after a busy spring in which the nation’s chief rail operator posted seve Truckers suing to block New York's congestion fee for Manhattan drivers 05/30/2024 02:14pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Add truckers to the list of opponents seeking to block New York’s first-in-the-nation congestion fee for driving into Manhattan. The Trucking Association of New York filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which developed the toll schem Lab-grown meat isn't on store shelves yet, but some states have already banned it 05/30/2024 02:12pm • Lab-grown meat is not currently available in any U.S. grocery stores or restaurants. If some lawmakers have their way, it never will be. Earlier this month, both Florida and Alabama banned the sale of cultivated meat and seafood, which is grown from animal cells. In Iowa, the governor signed a bill 'Pure grit.' Jordan Chiles is making a run at a second Olympics, this time on her terms 05/30/2024 01:49pm • FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Jordan Chiles doesn't have to put herself through this. She knows it. The proof is tattooed on her arm. It's sitting in her trophy room. It's sprinkled on her social media feeds, which happen to be dotted with the kind of partnerships and experiences she once never dreamed DC metro area — and most others — have unemployment rates higher than a year ago 05/30/2024 01:20pm • The unemployment rate was higher in almost 80% of U.S. metropolitan areas in April compared to a year ago, including the D.C. metro area. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the D.C. region's unemployment rate last month was 2.6%, among the lowest metro jobless rates. However, that's up fr Sacré bleu! The French Open banned alcohol in the stands after fans were called out for rowdiness 05/30/2024 12:48pm • PARIS (AP) — One player said a French Open spectator spat chewed gum toward him. Another, No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek, chastised the crowd at the main stadium for making too much noise during points. So the folks in charge of the Grand Slam event at Roland Garros decided enough was enough: Tournament Prince William Co. teachers get parental leave under 'historic' agreement 05/30/2024 12:46pm • The Prince William Education Association, the union representing over 11,000 Prince William County public school teachers, finalized their negotiations for a historic collective bargaining agreement Thursday with the county school district. The finalized negotiations include more flexibility for US military defends Africa strategy in light of coups and a drift toward Russia 05/30/2024 12:31pm • AGADIR, Morocco (AP) — The head of the U.S. military in Africa vigorously defended the country’s counterterrorism strategy on the continent and vowed to press forward with it despite a wave of criticism and a drift among African nations toward seeking security help from Russia instead. In an int Iran opens registration for the June presidential election after Raisi died in a helicopter crash 05/30/2024 12:13pm • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran opened a five-day registration period Thursday for hopefuls wanting to run in the June 28 presidential election to replace the late Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash earlier this month with seven others. The election comes as Iran grapples Stockholm accuses Iran of using criminals in Sweden to target Israel or Jewish interests 05/30/2024 12:02pm • COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden's domestic security agency on Thursday accused Iran of using established criminal networks in Sweden as a proxy to target Israeli or Jewish interests in the Scandinavian country. The accusations were raised at a news conference by Daniel Stenling, the head of the Gift registries after divorce offer a new way to support loved ones 05/30/2024 11:39am • NEW YORK (AP) — Monogrammed towels. A toothbrush holder for four, rather than three. Shared bedding. For people putting a life back together after divorce, mundane household objects can be painful marital reminders. Also difficult can be the absence of items that departed with the ex-spouse. Olivi One Tech Tip: Want to turn off Meta AI? You can't — but there are some workarounds 05/30/2024 11:16am • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — If you use Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram, you've probably noticed a new character pop up answering search queries or eagerly offering tidbits of information in your feeds, with varying degrees of accuracy. It's Meta AI, and it's here to help, at least according to Meta Plat Pakistan's former prime minister Khan tells court that recently held vote was stolen from his party 05/30/2024 11:14am • ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan addressed court officials Thursday and said that parliamentary elections held earlier this year were stolen from his party, which he claimed is being victimized. There was no immediate comment from the government about Khanâ